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Wednesday December 4, 2013 Top stories Australian students falling behind Josephine Tovey, Anna Patty | Australian high school students' achievement in maths and reading has slumped over the past decade. Comment: Too many losers in divided system Howard's model: reading, writing skills faltered Scrooge PM's Santa clause JACQUELINE MALEY | Comment: It is a horrible plan, sure to strike fear into hearts of politicians 'Just $500 to his name' Hamdi Alqudsi claims to lead a modest life, living with one of his two wives in Sydney. But police say he runs an expensive and illegal scheme. Coca-Cola pours on more woe for Obeids over unpaid debt KATE MCCLYMONT | Business investments continue to sour for the family of disgraced former MP Eddie Obeid. Espionage fears at CSIRO Australian intelligence and security agencies are investigating a suspected industrial espionage case at the CSIRO. Cap looms for fuel discounts ELI GREENBLAT | Woolies and Coles close to doing a deal with regulator over controversial petrol schemes. ASIO raids lawyer's office TOM ALLARD 8:19am | Bernard Collaery claims Australian spies bugged the cabinet room of East Timor's government. West v east: 24-hour flights row JACOB SAULWICK 6:52pm | People living near Mascot should have to put up with night flights, Badgerys Creek opponents say. Lend Lease withdraws application to increase Barangaroo hotel height SEAN NICHOLLS | Lend Lease had proposed to increase the height of the relocated hotel and casino building to 270 metres. Fee for using Centennial Park roads NICOLE HASHAM | All cars entering Centennial Park would pay a fee under a measure being considered to boost the park's coffers. Satisfaction for Rolling Stones fans BERNARD ZUEL | Adelaide is no longer the only place to see the Rolling Stones next year as a full national tour has been announced. Sex comes under the microscope ADRIAN LOWE 10:30pm | Embarrassing Bodies recap: Welcome to the sex and seduction capital of Australia. Pain of Ashes past drives Australia CHLOE SALTAU | Australia is fiercely aware of how quickly an Ashes advantage can come crashing down. Seven urged to cut Lingerie Football 7:53am | Seven Network's plan to broadcast "sexist" Lingerie Football League prompts anger. Top 25 reasons to visit Asia In this tribute to the delights of travel in Asia, five Traveller writers reveal their favourite places, people and experiences. Christmas egg shortage expected after bird flu outbreak JARED LYNCH 5:53pm | Australia is facing an egg shortage ahead of the peak holiday season after an outbreak of bird flu shut down two poultry farms.   Advertisement Did you miss? How to get three million Facebook followers James Packer and Miranda Kerr not dating, US website claims No sex please, we're married Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson: fates of former lovers are diverging in hacking case Advertisement

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